Latest earthquakes near Florence, Tuscany today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Florence, Tuscany, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Florence? If an earthquake is happening right now near Florence (also known as Firenze), it will show up within minutes.
Florence Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Florence, Tuscany in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Florence roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Florence in 2016. A total of 83 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Florence that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Florence in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Florence during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 171 | 93.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Florence
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Florence occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 181 kilometers (112 mi) south-east of Florence, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Florence in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 1915 07:52, 272 kilometers (169 mi) south-east of Florence. It is the strongest earthquake near Florence in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Florence, Tuscany in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Florence.
Nearest earthquakes from Florence
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Florence, Tuscany. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Florence.
When was the last earthquake in Florence, Tuscany?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Florence on the afternoon of May 12, 2024 at 15:59 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 128km northwest of Florence at a depth of 22km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Florence, Tuscany in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Florence, Tuscany?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Florence on the morning of January 13, 1915 at 07:52 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 272km south-east of Florence at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Florence since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Florence, Tuscany?
In the past 10 years, 182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Florence. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
